Coco Palms Resort, Historic resort in Wailua, Hawaii.
Coco Palms Resort is a former hotel along the coast of Wailua in Hawaii, occupying roughly 35 acres beside Kuhio Highway. Concrete buildings stand among palm trees and tropical plants that spread across the grounds.
The land remained royal Hawaiian property until 1866, when disputes over the will of Kealiiahonui began. Junius Kaae filed a petition seeking to overturn the testament.
The property introduced Hawaiian wedding ceremonies that later spread to hotels across the islands. Evening torch lighting became a fixture here, shaping how Hawaiian hospitality is performed today.
The site has been closed since 1992 due to damage from Hurricane Iniki and remains inaccessible to visitors. Current ownership is attempting to sell the property for around 22 million dollars.
Elvis Presley filmed scenes for Blue Hawaii here in 1961, contributing to its listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The footage shaped how Hawaii appeared in cinema for decades.
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